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Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01

For women faculty, transitioning from a Career Development (K) Award to your first NIH R01 is about more than just writing a fundable grant. Host and expert NIH grant consultant Sarah Dobson guides early career researchers through the roadmap for overcoming the hurdles of being a woman in academia and avoiding the K cliff. She’s ready to see passionate and tenacious women K Award recipients level up to R01 funding and build impactful, thriving, and fulfilling research careers. Visit

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20:11

Featured K to R Essentials Graduate: Gillian Tarr,...

Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01 ·

2024/09/19

Have you ever felt like your career path was a bit scattered or not quite aligned with what you truly want to be doing? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Gillian Tarr, an Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, to discuss her journey through the K to R Essentials program and how it helped her find clarity in her research career. We dive into the challenges she faced before joining the program—feeling the pressure to diversify and take on projects outside of her

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06:33

Your Roadmap to Securing Your First R01

Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01 ·

2024/09/12

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the lack of a clear path from a K award to your first R01, you’re not alone. Moving from being a mentee to taking the lead on your own research can feel like you’re navigating uncharted territory. But here’s the good news: You don’t need a perfect roadmap. You just need to know where you’re headed, and I’m here to help you figure out the next step. I’ll share why getting clear on your career vision is essential before jumping into action. We’ll also talk about

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12:44

My Story: How a Life-Threatening Experience Shaped My...

Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01 ·

2024/09/05

In this episode, I share a deeply personal story that goes beyond the pragmatic reasons why I created K to R Essentials. While the program was born out of a practical need to help early-career researchers navigate the challenges of grant deadlines and writing their first R01, there’s a much deeper reason driving my passion for this work. I tell the story of a life-threatening health scare that changed the trajectory of my life and career, teaching me invaluable lessons about purpose, fulfillment,

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09:37

How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01 ·

2024/08/15

In the high-stakes world of academia, competition is everywhere—from landing a faculty position to securing grant funding. It's easy to fall into the trap of comparing yourself to others, but instead of success, this can lead to self-sabotage. In this episode, we explore how comparison, competition, and critique—although vital in academia—often work against you. I'll share strategies on how to shift your focus away from others and keep your eyes on your own paper. By challenging yourself to grow and

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10:17

Are You Doing Some Magical Thinking About Grant...

Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01 ·

2024/08/01

Setting goals is easy for high achievers. The challenge lies in achieving them—on your ideal timeline—without burning out. In this episode, I explore the pitfalls of setting ambitious targets without proper planning and how this can lead to burnout and panic-driven decisions, especially as deadlines approach. Drawing from experiences with my K to R Essentials students, I dive into the importance of being intentional with your goals, understanding your long-term vision (your North Star), and

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14:06

Knowing the Difference Between Career Ambition And...

Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01 ·

2024/07/18

Have you ever been told that your ambitions are too big? There’s a fine balance between being ambitious in your career and being realistic in your grant proposals. In this episode, I explore why feedback on being "overly ambitious" in grants should not have any influence on your career ambitions - and how you can address this critique effectively. More importantly, I’ll discuss the importance of dreaming big and setting a bold career North Star to guide your long-term goals and aspirations. Tune in

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07:21

How To Free Yourself From The Mentee Mindset (Revisited)

Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01 ·

2024/07/04

Is your mindset keeping you from taking it to the next level in your research career? Shifting from the mentee mindset to the PI mindset is key to helping you navigate the K to R transition. But how? Where do you start? Tune in to this episode of the podcast to discover: The key indicators of the mentee mindset How your socialization is holding you back from being a leader How to step into your leadership as the independent PI you were meant to be I’m sharing advice that will help you bring your

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11:52

Are Your Priorities Aligned With Your Actions?...

Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01 ·

2024/06/20

How you prioritize your time will determine whether your R01 gets done first or is a side project that you work on on nights and weekends. This week on the show, we are revisiting our conversation on priorities so you can be reminded that it’s never selfish to make your career aspirations your #1 priority! It’s easy to say that converting your NIH K Award to your R01 is the most important thing in your career. Saying this out loud might be easy, but living this priority out loud isn’t always so

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16:40

How Unconscious Decision-Making Can Derail Your...

Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01 ·

2024/06/06

We’re revisiting a topic introduced early in the life of the podcast. It’s a topic that’s important enough to stay on the mind of researchers all throughout their careers. Unconscious Decision-Making. Why does conscious and unconscious decision-making matter at this specific point in your research career? The easy answer? Because your whole career is based on a series of choices! Every yes and every no has an impact on what gets done and what gets pushed to the side. Say yes to the wrong thing,

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13:04

Stop Undervaluing Your Intellectual Contributions

Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01 ·

2024/05/23

Why is it easier to envision interpersonal contributions rather than intellectual contributions in your research career? In this episode, we dive into the reasons it can feel easier to imagine the impact you’ll have as a mentor and a leader rather than as a researcher—and the dangers of focusing on your interpersonal contributions rather than your intellectual ones. Join me as I discuss why we very deliberately start with identifying your intellectual contribution in the K to R Essentials group

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12:13

Are You Lying To Yourself?

Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01 ·

2024/05/09

Ever caught yourself saying one thing but doing another? You're not alone. In this episode, I dive deep into the common leadership challenge of aligning what you say is important with what you're actually doing. I share a personal story that highlights just how easy it is to deceive ourselves about what we truly prioritize. (Hint: look at your actions, not your words) Join me as we explore the importance of honesty in leadership and decision-making. We'll dissect how self-deception can creep into

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15:51

How To Know When It’s Time To Revisit Your Habits

Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01 ·

2024/04/25

Do your daily habits align with your career goals, or do they need a reset? I want to share with you both the successes and challenges of maintaining effective work habits. We'll go into the lessons learned from my own experience and how critical it is to protect your prime working hours to enhance efficiency. As I take you on my personal journey of evaluating my habits, remember that it’s important to periodically check in on ourselves so that we can match our evolving circumstances to our

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16:16

Finding The Courage To Make Career Decisions That...

Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01 ·

2024/04/11

What sets apart a thriving research career from one that merely meets expectations? In this episode, I explore decision-making in academia, highlighting the transition from NIH Career Development Awards to your first big R01 grant. I challenge the notion that more time leads to better decisions, emphasizing instead the value of gathering information and taking courageous action. I also take time to reflect on recent K to R Essentials cohort applications. I was moved by stories of resilience during

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23:51

Featured Coaching Client: Kristin O’Grady (Revisited)

Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01 ·

2024/03/28

As the K to R Essentials opens for new applicants, it’s one thing for me to say how beneficial it is. But it’s so much more impactful when you hear it from a fellow researcher who went through the program. In this episode, I’m revisiting a conversation with a former K to R Essentials member, Kristin O’Grady. The mindset shift from mentee to PI doesn’t always happen overnight. Sometimes, it’s a progression where each step you take gets you closer to believing you’re enough to get the job done

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23:51

Featured Coaching Client: Kristin O’Grady (Revisited)

Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01 ·

2024/03/28

As the K to R Essentials opens for new applicants, it’s one thing for me to say how beneficial it is. But it’s so much more impactful when you hear it from a fellow researcher who went through the program. In this episode, I’m revisiting a conversation with a former K to R Essentials member, Kristin O’Grady. The mindset shift from mentee to PI doesn’t always happen overnight. Sometimes it’s a progression where each step you take gets you closer to believing you’re enough to get the job done

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06:21

[K to R Essentials Series] "Where do I go with my...

Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01 ·

2024/03/15

Apply to the upcoming cohort of K to R Essentials here: https://www.sarahdobson.co/nih-k-to-r-program

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06:21

[K to R Essentials Series] "Where do I go with my...

Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01 ·

2024/03/15

Apply to the upcoming cohort of K to R Essentials here: https://www.sarahdobson.co/nih-k-to-r-program

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11:16

[K to R Essentials Series] Making decisions for yourself

Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01 ·

2024/03/15

Apply to the upcoming cohort of K to R Essentials here: https://www.sarahdobson.co/nih-k-to-r-program

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12:12

[K to R Essentials Series] Who's most likely to be...

Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01 ·

2024/03/08

Apply to the upcoming cohort of K to R Essentials here: https://www.sarahdobson.co/nih-k-to-r-program

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08:11

[K to R Essentials Series] 5 questions to ask...

Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01 ·

2024/03/08

Apply to the upcoming cohort of K to R Essentials here: https://www.sarahdobson.co/nih-k-to-r-program

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